Upcoming Fall Events

DESIGNER PURSE BINGO When: Fri. Sept. 27 Where: Ivy Tech Coliseum Campus, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd. Add’l: Join us for a night of fun and bingo while supporting the mission of the Volunteer Center! Over 40 designer purses will be given out as prizes! Bingo, Chinese Raffle, Silent Auction, Punch Board, 50/50! Lots of ways to win! Ticket price includes dinner. Cost: $45 Contact: info@volunteerfortwayne.org REFLECTION ON NATURE WOMEN’S WALK When: Sat. Sept. 28, 8:30 – 11:00 am Where: Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center Add’l: Come together with other women for a time of reflection and discovery in nature. Part of the morning will be spent walking together in the wilderness, stopping to read aloud the words of women authors. Rediscover the restorative power of natural spaces and of women in community. www.goshen.edu/merrylea to register by Thursday, September 26th. Cost: $10/person Contact: kctipton@goshen.edu HIP TO SNIP FUR-BALL BASH When: Sat. Sept. 28 Where: War Memorial Coliseum Add’l: Our Hip to Snip Fur-Ball Bash has something for every animal lover. Be entertained with great music, enjoy some gambling for fun at the Casino tables, create a keepsake memory with some photo booth fun, and enjoy delicious dinner and drinks with us! Cat and dog themes apparel encouraged but not required. Cost: $75 Contact: 260-420-7729 ASSOCIATION GARAGE SALE – PHEASANT RUN When: Sat. Oct. 4, 9a- 4p Where: Pheasant Run Addition Add’l: Behind Wayne High School, off Dunkleberg Road. Some sales also on Friday. COMMUNITY BREAKFAST When: Sat. Oct. 5, 6a-10a Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge, 7039 Elzey St. 46809 Cost: Free-will donation FOSTER PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS When: 6:30p Mondays; Oct 7, Nov 11, Dec 9 Add’l: With 26,000 children currently in need, the demand for families is greater than ever. The Villages of Indiana hosts free foster parent information sessions in Ft. Wayne. If you’ve ever thought of becoming a foster parent—join us to learn more. Contact: 260-423-6676 for information/ registration. SOFTBALL FUNDRAISER When: Sat. Oct. 12, 1p Where: Indiana Tech’s Warrior Park Add’l: CASS Housing and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne announce a collaborative softball fundraiser. This event is free to the community. www.CASSHousing.org/stealinghome BOTANICA JONES: SCIENTIST, MERCHANT OR THIEF? When: Open through November 17 Where: Botanical Conservatory Add’l: Guests can visit a wealthy Englishman’s garden, showcasing plants brought back by “Botanica Jones,” a plant explorer of the late 1800s through early 1900s. SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING When: Tuesdays 7a Where: Rich’s Cafe, 3411 Lwr. Huntington Rd. 46809 Contact: 260-466-2468 CHARLIE’S (DOG) BIRTHDAY BASH When: Sat. Oct. 26, 1p–3p Where: Rich’s Auto Center, 2135 Sandpoint Road, 46809 Add’l: We’re hosting a birthday party for our shop dog, Charlie to benefit the Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry. Guests can enter for a drawing for $250 gift certificate for Rich’s Auto Center with any cash or pet food donation. Doggy treats and micro chipping with minimal contribution, SPCA will have dogs for adoption, your dog can come and mingle with other dogs in enclosed area, and more. This fundraiser is open to the public. Contact: Cindy at 260-609-8363 or Rochele at 260-385-3362. STIFTUNGSFEST (FOUNDER’S DAY FEAST) When: Sat. Nov. 2, 4p Where: Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Dr. Add’l: Special Concert, Dinner and Dance hosted by the Ft Wayne Maennerchor/ Damenchor and the Indianapolis Liederkranz Chorusus. Dinner catered by Clancy’s and Dancing to Joey Thomkins and the Shotski’s Band. Cost: Tickets $15, must be purchased by October 19, 2019. due to limited space. Contact: Patti Knox (260) 444-3634 5TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR When: Sat, Nov. 9, 9a-3p Where: Peace United Church Of Christ 9123 Aboite Ctr. Add’l: Bake Sale & Food Available. Public Welcome. Come & Enjoy! Vendors: $15 per table. Proceeds to benefit Growing Hope Gloabally. Contact: Diana West, 260-431-7183, 260-432-6369 ME-‘N-U COMMUNITY MEALS Who: Aldersgate When: Thursdays, 6p-7p Where: Aldersgate Community, 2417 Getz Road Phone: 260-432-1524 DECATUR ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET When: Sat. Nov. 9, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 14, Apr. 11 Where: Riverside Center, Decatur Add’l: Featuring at least 50 vendors with a variety of handmade crafts, jewelry, skin care, soaps, purses, baked goods, wood products, home decor, pottery, paintings, and so much more. Fundraiser for Hanna Nuttman Ballpark. Free Admission. Contact: chscherry@gmail.com 5TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR When: Sat, Nov. 16, 9a-3p Where: American Legion Post 241 Auxiliary, 7605 Bluffton Rd. Add’l: Public Welcome! Bake Sale & Food Available. Vendor Tables $15 ea. Proceeds to benefit local charities. Contact: Diana West, 260-431-7183, 260-432-6369 WEIGHT-LOSS SUPPORT GROUP When: Mondays, 3pm Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church Add’l: Members learn about nutrition, portion control, meal planning, exercise and more at weekly meetings. Consistent group support, health education and recognition are all key components to successful weight management. In fact, TOPS members collectively lose nearly 300 tons of weight each year. Contact: Nora Noll 260-435-1787 MOM OF AN ADDICT GROUP MEETINGS When: Tuesdays, 6:30p Where: The Chapel Add’l: Support group for parents and grandparents who have a child struggling with substance use disorder, more commonly referred to as addiction. Contact: www.themomofanaddict.com APPLESEED QUILT GUILD MEETINGS When: First Tuesday each month, 6:30p Where: Classic Café Event Center, 4832 Hillegas Rd. Add’l: Our members include all levels of quilting experience — novice, intermediate and advanced. If you want to meet other quilters, do charity projects, learn to quilt or discover new quilting techniques. Come join us for quilting fun! Guests are welcome to attend three meetings without paying dues, which are $30.00 for the year. UPCOMING EVENTS YOU’LL LOVE! Where: Southwest Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Rd. Add’l: Open To The Public Events – FISH & TENDERLOIN FRY – 5-7p 1st & 3rd Fri each month All you can eat, includes all you can eat, includes an all-you-can-eat fried fish and tenderloin with sides of green beans, corn, coleslaw, french fries, roll and butter, pudding and jello. Open to the public. Cost: $9 adults, children age 12 and under $5, Age 5 & under Free. – TRAP & SKEET – Noon Every second and last Sunday of the month. Full 8 station skeet field with low & high house. And 5 station trap field. Open to the public. Cost: $5 Per Round Of 25 Birds More info: www.southwest conservationclub.org DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP When: The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 7-8:30 p Where: First Presbyterian Church, Room 303 Add’l: We have all lived with depression and feel we can help others with our lived experience and with the use of literature. Cost: free Contact: Marilee Stroud 260-312-6069 FT WAYNE CHRISTIAN WRITERS GUILD When: 4th Tues of each month, 6:00p-7:30ish Where: Waynedale Public Library, 2200 Lower Huntington Rd. 46819 Why: To share news, encouragement & knowledge about writing. Add’l: No cost. All levels of writers encouraged to attend. Contact: Kayleen Reusser 260-273-9264 MONTHLY MEETING Who: Disorderly Bear Den When: 2nd Thurs of month 6:30p Where: Community Center, 233 W. Main Street What: We are a non-profit, public charity that collects and gives away teddy bears and other stuffed animals to those in need. We do this all year and always need new or gently used animals of all types. All donations may be tax deductible on your personal income tax and are greatly appreciated. Contact: 260-409-9886 LITTLE RIVER RAMBLERS Who: Little River Wetlands Project When: Tuesdays, 9a–11a Where: Boy Scout Office 8315 W. Jefferson Blvd. Cost: Free Info: Explore the preserve’s interesting plants and wildlife Contact: 260-478-2515 FURNISHING HELP TO REBUILD LIVES Who: Mustard Seed Furniture Bank When: Mon–Fri, 10a–4p Where: Drop off donations, 3636 Illinois Rd. Complimentary pick up service for large items Info: Accepting bed linens, blankets and kitchen and bath towels and miscellaneous kitchen items Also accepting household furnishing, pictures, box springs, mattresses and knick-knacks. Contact: (260) 471-5802 x 1 SWEET ADELINES TOWNS OF HARMONY CHORUS When: Mondays, 6:30p–9p Where: 5120 Speedway Dr. Info: Real Women Real Harmony, Real Fun Contact: 260-436-7104 townsofharmony.org ALZHEIMERS CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP When: First Thurs, 10a Where: Waynedale Library 2200 Lower Huntington Rd. Who: Alzheimers Association Note: Meetings are confidential and free of charge Contact: 260-494-9299 PREMIER WOMEN’S NETWORKING When: First Tues of month. Call for details. Who: Cheryl Friar Add’l: Bring plenty of business cards Contact: 260-747-5202 THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSN. Who: Korean War Veterans Assn Indiana Chapter One When: Monthly, Second Sat. 10a Where: Eagles #248 4940 Bluffton Rd. Info: Food served before and after meeting Bring friends and spouses! Contact: Mary Anna Roemke 260-485-7627 MS SELF HELP GROUP What: For individuals and family members dealing with MS When: First Mon, 7p Where: Fort Wayne Rehabilitation Hospital 7970 West Jefferson Blvd. Contact: 260-639-0549